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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1973 02-20 CC MIN183 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCI L OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA AND JOINT MEETING WITH SOUTH BAY IRRIGATION DISTRICT February 20, 1973 The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of National City and Joint Meeting with the Board of Directors of the South Bay Irrigation District was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Mayor Morgan. ROLL CALL Council members present: Camacho, Pinson, Reid, Waters, Morgan. Absent: None. Administrative officials present: Campbell, Foster, Gerschler, McLean, Osburn, Stenberg. SOUTH BAY IRRIGATION DISTRICT members present: Lee, McMains, Steele. Absent: Burns, Mathews. Administrative officials present: Eley, Engstrand,. SALUTE TO FLAG AND INVOCATION The meeting was opened with salute to the Flag led by City Manager Osburn followed with invocation by the Rev. Philip Larson, First Congregational Church. JOINT MEETING BETWEEN CITY ODUNCI L AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF SOUTH BAY IRRIGATION DISTRICT Mayor Morgan welcomed the members of the South Bay Irrigation District who were present and explained that the District and the City are in the process of buying the water company (this includes National City, Chula Vista) and the reason for this joint meeting is that action will be taken in this regard. MR. PAUL ENGSTRAND, attorney for the District, described the efforts made toward the acquisition; a study has been undertaken on methods of financing acquisition; Bank of America has been employed as financial consultant; Warren Beebe, an outstanding specialist in municipal finance, was also employed and has been studying options. Mr. Engstrand listed four financing options: (1) issue general obligation bonds, (2) each eriaty to issue separate revenue bonds from each erlity, (3) the Sweetwater Authority, created by National City and South Bay in Joint Pow ,rs Agreement of 1972, to issue joint revenue bonds, and (4) to approve the creation of a non-- profit corporation with the funding of $5,000 by National City and $13,250 by South Bay to make available non-profit option of financing in the future should it be decid,d to use this option, Mr. Engstrand said it is important (because of legislation in the last session of Legislature) that you act while this law is still in effect, prior to first of March. CITY ATTORNEY McLEAN said litigation has reached a point where financing should be resolved; Judgment was entered today (2/20/73) copies of which were distributed to Council members and to the South Bay Directors indicating Findings of Facts and Conclusions of Law upon which the judgment was based. City Attorney McLean recommended that Council take action proposed to create the non-profit corporation, and he proposed that the meeting move on to Item 6 of the Special Agenda and consider the adoption of the first resolution identified. RESOLUTION NO. 273, "RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE SOUTH BAY IRRIGATION DISTRICT AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE PRESIDENT AND SECRETARY TO EXECUTE AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO 'JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT OF 1972 BETWEEN THE SOUTH BAY IRRIGATION DISTRICT AND THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY CREATING THE SWEETWATER AUTHORITY,'" Moved by Lee, seconded by McMains, for adoption of 2/20/73 184 Resolution No. 273, Resolution amending Joint Powers Agreement of 1972. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Burns, Mathews. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, the resolution be presented to Council by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 10,983, "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO /JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT OF 1972 BETWEEN THE SOUTH BAY IRRIGATION DISTRICT AND THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY CREATING THE SWEETWATER AUTHORITY."' Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, Resolution No. 10,983 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 274, "RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE SOUTH BAY IRRIGATION DISTRICT APPROVING THE FORMATION OF THE SWEETWATER WATER SYSTEM CORPORATION AND APPROVING THE SWEETWATER SYSTEM LEASE AND SUBLEASE," Moved by McMains, seconded by Steele, for adoption of Resolution No. 274 approv- ing the formation of the Sweetwater Water System Corporation and approving the Sweetwater System Lease and Sublease. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Burns, Mathews. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Waters, this resolution be presented to Council by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 10,984, "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY APPROVING THE FORMATION OF THE SWEETWATER WATER SYSTEM CORIORATION AND APPROVING THE SWEETWATER SYSTEM LEASE AND SUBLEASE." Moved by Waters, seconded by Camacho, Resolution No. 10,984 be adopted and the contribution of $5,000 be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. Moved by McMains, seconded by Steele, the meeting of the South Bay Irriga- tion District Board of Directors be adjourned. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Burns, Mathews. Meeting adjourned at 7:43 p.m. The members of the South Bay Irrigation District left the Council Chambers. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Moved by Camacho, seconded by Waters, the minutes of the regular meeting of February 13? 1973 be approved. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Pinson, Waters, Morgan. Nays: None. Abstaining: Reid. PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS CITY CLERK CAMPBELL read the Mayor's proposed proclamation of March 5 through March 11 as "Adult Continuing Education Week." Moved by Reid, seconded by Waters, in favor of the Mayor's proposal. Carried by unanimous vote. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FRANK CHENELLE, POLICE DEPARTMENT, NATIONAL CITY, was present and, in behalf of the Girl Scouts 9th District of National City, thanked the Mayor and Councilmen; the Girl Scouts have gone over their goal for the month of February in fund raising for summer camp. CYRIL REINECKE, 4674 34th Street, San Diego, was present and addressed the Council on the matter of a playing field for the Girls' Softball League. Maps of City recreational facilities were posted. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Waters, that the Little League Fields be made available to the National City Girls' Softball League. Cyril Reinecke listed reasons why the girls were unable to use facilities at Palmer Way School as recommended by Director of Parks & Recreation Maley: (1) playing area is unsuitable, ground is coarse, hard and dry; this is unsafe; (2) the parking area is above and away from the playing field at such a distance as to hamper and inconvenience attendance; (3) the rest room facilities are also set above and away from the playing area; (4) non-»existance of snack bar facility 2/20/73 185 which can be a major source of revenue; (5) parents of players require a consistent location of play; parents must be guaranteed children's security and protection by the League and be assured that the game will be held where scheduled. SHARON HUBER, 934 Church; MRS. BETTY FELLOWS, 2077 Callon Way, San Diego; JOANNE CONNOLLY, 3008 Plaza Blvd.; AL ALVARADO, 2423 E. 20th St.; ANN ROLSMA, PRESIDENT OF NATIONAL CITY GIRLS' SOFT BALL LEAGUE; and HAROLD, ISBEL, 2530 E. 15th St., PRESIDENT LITTLE LEAGUE were present and addressed the Council on this matter. MR. REINECKE read a list of recom- mendations, prepared by the League, to the Council: (1) Map of Las Palmas park and field area, dated Aug. 10, 1972, be revised to delete Soccer field and that the current ball field reinstated so that there will be three fields; (2) when lights are taken down from Kimball Park they be utilized at Las Palmas fields; (3) National City Girls' League will investigate use of telephone poles for use in mounting lights; the League feels they can get these poles at no cost to the City; (4) all Leagues and community -based and community -sponsored ball playing League in addition to any other community organization necessitating use of playing field in National City be registered in the office of the Director of Parks and Recreation. PARK AND RECREATION DIRECTOR MALEY was present and said he would work with the group in scheduling their games in fields equipped adequately. There was discussion. Motion carried by unanimous vote. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Waters, that a schedule be posted at Parks and Recreation Department. Mr. Maley said they do not have schedules at present and many times they had no Little League schedules until they actually begin; it is generally worked out, a tentative schedule could be posted. Carried by unanimous vote. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, the resolutions be presented to Council by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 10,975, "RESOLUTION ACCEPTING CONVEYANCE OF REAL PROPERTY (Highland near 30th Street) (Simon and Rosa M. Aardema)." Moved by Reid, seconded by Camacho, Resolution No. 10z975 be adopted. Carried by unani- mous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 10,976, "RESOLUTION DEFERRING REQUIREMENTS FOR INSTALLATION OF GUTTER AND SIDEWALK AT 123 "L" AVENUE (Roy L. Hipps)." Moved by Pinson, seconded by Reid, Resolution No. 10,976 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 10,977, "RESOLUTION DEFERRING REQUIREMENTS FOR INSTALLATION OF GUTTER AT 541 "C" AVENUE (Hernandez)." Moved by Reid, seconded by Camacho, Resolution No. 10,977 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 10,978, "RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF THE TIA JUANA RIVER VALLEY FLOOD CONTROL CHANNEL." Noved by Reid, seconded by Camacho, Resolution No. 10,978 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 10,979, "DEDICATION OF CITY OWNED PROPERTY FOR PUBLIC STREET PURPOSES (Highland Avenue)." Moved by Waters, seconded by Reid, Resolution No. 10,979 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 10,980, "RESOLUTION ACCEPTING COVENANT RUNNING WITH THE LAND AND DIRECTING THE RECORDING THEREOF (Hipps)." Moved by Pinson, seconded by Reid, Resolution No. 10,980 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 10,981, "RESOLUTION ACCEPTING COVENANT RUNNING WITH THE LAND AND DIRECTING THE RECORDING THEREOF (Hernandez)." Moved by Waters, seconded by Reid, Resolution No. 10,981 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. 2/20/73 186 RESOLUTION NO. 144973 10,982, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AND SAN DIEGO TRANSIT CORPORA TION." Moved by Camacho, seconded by Pinson, Resolution No. 10,982 be adopted. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Reid, Morgan. Nays: Pinson, Waters. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCES Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, the ordinance be presented for second reading by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. ORDINANCE NO. 2, 13/44a 1353, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 962 TO ADD PROVISIONS FOR AUCTIONS IN CONJUNCTION WITH USED FURNITURE OR ANTIQUE SALES IN THE GENERAL COMMERCIAL ZONE," Moved by Pinson, seconded by Camacho OrdinanceNo. 1353 be adopted. There was discussion. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Pinson, Reid, Waters. Nays: Morgan. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Camacho, that the Council reconsider at this time an ordinance presented for adoption last week on parking lot criteria - control of private lots. There was discussion. Motion to reconsider failed by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Pinson. Nays: Reid, Waters, Morgan. REPORT OF CITY ATTORNEY - None. APPROVAL OF BILLS AND PAYROLL BILLS AUDITED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE were presented: General Fund $12,703.70 Traffic Safety 835.44 Capital Outlay 394.32 Gas Tax No. 2107 177.54 Trust & Agency 500.00 Drainage 2,888.00 Sewer 4,779.62 Total $22,278.62 Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, these bills be paid and warrants drawn. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Pinson, Reid, Waters, Morgan. Nays: None. PAYROLL (for the period ended February 15, 1973) AUDITED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE in the amount of $138,772.20 was presented. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Pinson, the payroll be approved. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Pinson, Reid, Waters, Morgan. Nays: None. NEW BUSINESS A letter of appreciation from SWEETWATER HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL COACH express- ing appreciation far trophy presented to 1972 CIF football champions was presented. (Consent item) A resolution from CITY of VISTA regarding Comprehensive Planning Organiza- tion (Resolution No. 73-10 urging County of San Diego to loin the Comprehensive Planning Organization) was presented. (Consent item) A communication from COUNTY of SAN DIEGO listing amount of decrease in assessed valuation fc'r cities in Cour yr (Amount of decrease for National City, $10,115 .02%) was presented. (Consent item) A communication from PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM giving rate change (present rate, 8.220T;n.ew rate, 8.240%) was presented. (Consent item) 2/20/73 187 A communication from the CITY MANAGER listing items ordered filed with the City Clerk (no action necessary) was presented: 1. letter from Mission Cable TV, Inc., P. O. Box 20847 Grantville Station, San Diego, Calif. attaching copy of Certificate of Insurance for public and automobile lia- bility and annual renewal of Workmants Compensation carried by Fireman's Fund of America; 2. Audit of National Justice Court 7/1/72 to 6/30/72; 3. letter from San Diego County Water Authority dated January 31, 1973, reporting Authority operations for the month of January 1973; and 4. Minutes of the Executive Session of the Board of Directors, San Diego County Water Authority, dated January 11, 1973. (Consent item) An application for person -to -person transfer of off -sale general liquor license by C. BRENNER and MIRIAM B. LEWIS, dba Texas Liquor Store, 1039 Harbison Ave. was presented. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Waters, to approve transfer. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Pinson, Reid, Waters. Nays: None. Abstaining: Morgan. COUNCILMAN WATERS directed attention back to the communication from the COUNTY of SAN DIEGO regarding assessed valuations (Item 3, New Business) and said 2% that the County felt the City was overpaying -the Council would recall when the City was fighting to stop them for raising the assessed evaluation. A communication from the PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR and CITY ENGINEER regarding a storm drain at Grove and 30th Street (Public Works Director's recommen- dation a catch basin be installed in the cul-de-sac with pipe down the slope and City of Chula Vista and County participate in cost and stating a drainage easement should be reserved; City Engineer's statement he concurs with Public Works Director's comments and stating they estimate cost of material and labor to be $1,000 each and requesting approval to proceed with plans and specifications for an informal contract) was presented. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Camacho, these requests be approved. City Manager Osburn said he did not think there would be a problem with the Co',nty or Chula Vista. Carried by unanimous vote. A request by HARVEY J. LOBELSON and MARK BRAVERMAN for a hearing to permit establishment of a card room was presented. DR. HARVEY LOBELSON, 1552 Chiswick Ct., El Cajon, and DR. JOHN SULLIVAN, 11042 Dutton Dr., El Cajon, were present and Dr. Lobelson requested Council review the old ordinance and write a new ordinance to allow card room clubs in the City of National City; times have changed in the 23 years since they were ruled out; he proposed to set up a first-rate poker club within the City and would reques,. a strict ordinance for the protection of operators, patrons and City. Dr. Lobelson suggested that thoe operating clubs and employed by clubs be investigated and that the Chief of Police have as much control as Council would require to be sure of operating under California Penal Code provisiom for card room clubs. There was discussion. MARSHALL BRAVERMAN, 5854 Olive St., San Diego, another partner in the proposed card room club, was present. .City Attorney McLean said the Council would be free to repeal the ordinance, however, that action would be subject to referendum by the citizens if they wish to circulate a petition. Thete was discussion on conditions and controls. Moved by Pinson, in favor of an ordinance allowine card rooms in NationaleCity. Motion died for lack of second. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Wkidtgft, the City Manager be authorized to send these people a letter informing them that they can take their business to some other cities in San Diego County that allow card rooms, Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Reid, Waters, Morgan. Nays: Pinson. A communication from DIRECTOR OF PARKS AND RECREATION in regard to dog training classes and recommending if permission is granted for someone to conduct such a class, the area be enclosed and spectators not admitted was presented. Moved by Waters, seconded by Morgan, this request be denied. There was discussion of public property being used for private enterprise, liability and whether a place could be found without depriving citizens. 2/20/73 *Corrected 2/27/73 188 Councilman Pinson withdrew his second to this motion. Mayor Morgan seconded the motion. Councilman Camacho suggested the City of San Diego, which has dog training and dog shows, be contacted to see how this is done. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Reid, the motion be tabled until the City Manager checks with some other cities. Carried by unanimous vote. REPORTS MAYOR MORGAN ordered Item D of the Planning Report Agenda be taken up at this time. A Planning Department transmittal in regard to the application for exemp- tion of sidewalk installation by DIXIELINE LUMBER CO., 1400 W. 28th St., and stating the Planning Commission recommended denial was presented. Planning Director Gerschler said the Council had allowed modifications to the requirements in the past; the requirements are that sidewalks be installed along with a building project; the City Council has the right to waive, to modify, or to exempt any sidewalk requirement. JACK DUNCAN, 2551 Warden St., San Diego, representing Dixieline Lumber Co., was present and said his company was asking for the exemption because the building is not going to change the property in such a way as to increase foot traffic which is nonexistent now; they had gone along with the other requirements such as landscaping and additional off street parking. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Reid, that we waive the sidewalks in this area for Dixieline except in front of the main building and extending five feet west of the main, driveway into the Dixieline Lumber Co. There was discussion. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Reid, Morgan. Nays: Pinson, Waters. NEW BUSINESS (continued) A communication from the ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER recommending a claim (Melicent Elaine Gray Richardson) against the City be denied and referred to the City Attorney was presented. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Camacho, the claim be denied and referred to the City Attorney. Carried by unanimous vote. A communication from the PRESIDENT, N.C. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, stating their Board of Directors recommend the Council reconsider their stand on alloca- tion of Gas Tax Funds from SB325 to the San Diego Transit System and these funds not be spent until a master plan for mass transit is completed was presented. Moved by Morgan, this communication be filed. Died for lack of second. Moved by Waters, seconded by Pinson, to support the Chamber of Commerce. Motion failed by following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Pinson, Waters. Nays: Camacho, Reid, Morgan. Communications from the CITY MANAGER and the PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR requesting authorization be granted to secure bids on nine items in the 1972-73 budget was presented. Moved by Waters, seconded by Pinson, in favor of the City Manager's recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. REPORTS (continued) CITY MANAGER OS BURN presented a report on the extension of the bus service to Tidelands Ave.; the San Diego Transit proposed to extend Route 12 approximately 41/2 miles on each of 13 trips on weekdays only; this would involve approximately 15,000 additional miles yearly and if we assume the net cost is 690 per mile it would figure out to be $10,350 per year; if this service is implemented April 1, it would cost $2,587 for the balance of this year; this money would be taken from National City's portion of SB325. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Reid, this route be adopted. Mr. Osburn said this route would be tried out for three months, and we would know better whether or not it would work for next year. There was discussion. Carried by unanimous vote. 2/20/73 189 The CITY MANAGER presented a communication from CHAIRMAN WALSH,, OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS, recommending modification of the weighted vote allowance on the CPO. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Camacho, this communi- cation be filed. The Mayor explained this meant no action and leave it as it is. There was discussion. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Pinson, Reid, Morgan. Nays: Waters. CITY CLERK CAMPBELL reported receipt of a Resolution of Local Agency Formation Commission Approving a Proposed Transfer of Territory from the City of Chula Vista to the City of National City (Koenig Corporation) subject to conditions, which is on file. A PLANNING DEPARTMENT transmittal in regard to an application for ZONE VARIANCE (Z-1-73) from MizLimum Requirement of 15,000 sq. ft. to 10,000 sq. ft. to Permit a SERVICE STATION AT NW CORNER OF 5TH ST. AND NATIONAL AVE. (438 National Ave.) and stating the Planning Commission recommended approval subject to conditions was presented. Moved by Waters, seconded by Morgan, Zone Variance Z-1-73 be denied. There was discussion. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Waters, the item be tabled for one week. Motion to table carried by the following vote,to-wit: Ayes: Camacho, Reid, Waters, Morgan. Nays: Pinson. City Attorney McLean said in Council's review of this particular application, he would think it would be helpful to you to review the terms of the State law concerning variances which say that variances are granted only when because of special circumstances applicable to the property, including size, shape and topography, location or surroundings; the strict application of the zoning ordinance deprives such property of privileges enjoyed by other property in the vicinity and under identical zoning classification. The City Attorney said if you were to decide you want to grant the variance, it would be necessary for you to find and state in your resolution the existence of these conditions if there are such. Planning Director Gerschler said the Planning Commissiot did consider the conditions set forth in the State law; he did not recall if their motion set forth specific findings; both he and the City Attorney suggested that they do so. Moved by Waters, seconded by Pinson, this matter be sent back to the Planning Commission. Carried by unanimous vote. City Attorney McLean said to clarify what Council wants,rthe Planning Commission is to specify the circumstances referred to in State law on which they recomend the variance. A transmittal from the PLANNING DEPARTMENT in regard to Application for ZONE VARIANCE (Z-3-73) and stating the Planning Commission recommended the request be granted subject to three recommendations of staff; (variance to reduce required five-foot exterior side yard setback to 2'5" at the NE CORNER AND 3'7" AT NW CORNER OF AN EXISTING MOVE -ON RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURE AT 2202 ORANGE AVE.) was presented. Moved by Waters, seconded by Camacho, in favor of the Z-3-73 Zone Variance. JAY CAMBLIN, 1925 E. 24th St., was present and said he is not a contractor but he is responsible for the mistake; the children in that area moved the stakes; the City drove the stakes the night before he brought the building in; there were no streets or curbs; the children in the area were guilty, Mr. Camblin alleged, of other damage to his property; had he known about the stakes being moved, he had plenty of spece for the house; the error did not show up until he put in the sidewalk (although the sidewalks are not out of line). Carried by unanimous vote. A PLANNING DEPARTMENT transmittal in regard to PLANS FOR PROPOSED AUTOMO- BILE STORAGE lot to be used in conjunction with BALL OLDSMOBILE DEALERSHIP, NW corner of 20th St. and "A" Ave. (1940 "A" Ave.) and stating th` Planning Commission recommended approval subject to three conditions stipulated by staff and adding condition requiring parkway landscaping on "A" Ave. and 20th St. was presented. There was discussion. Moved by Waters, seconded by Pinson, in favor of Ball Oldsmobile's requz.st. Carried by unanimous vote. The PLANNING DEPARTMENT transmittal in regard to application for exemption of sidewalk installation by DIXIELINE LU aER OD. was acted on arli r in the meeting. (See P 3, page 188) 2/20/73 190 A PLANNING DEPARTMENT transmittal in regard to a lot split (tentative parcel map, north side of Plaza Blvd. between Highland and "L" Ave.) and stating the Planning Commission recommended approval subject to recommen- dation and stipulations of staff was presented. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Camacho, in favor of Planning Commission's recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. COUNCIL COMMUNI CAT I ONS COUNCILMAN WATERS called Council's attention to the fact that the Flag has been flying at half-mast, and the President has ordered that Flags be town at full mast in honor of the returning POWt s . Waters moved that the Flag be flown at full mast beginning tomorrow morning. Mayor Morgan said no motion was needed. Councilman Waters further asked if the Flag could be flown all week, including weekends. He asked that Council think about this matter. City Manager Osburn said those working on weekends tend to forget the Flag. COUNCILMAN WATERS directed attention toward Employees' Handbook wherein the policy is when we have three qualified people for a position open that we do not go outside. Councilman Waters asked the City Manager why this was not done in the case of the Civil Engineering opening. City Manager Osburn said the opening was for Civil Engineering Technician 1 and in this particular instance the City Engineer requested an open competitive examination due to the fact the only two of the three qualified individuals in the Engineering Department expressed interest in taking the examination; as of Friday, February 16, all three qualified employees in the Engineering Department said they are now interested in taking the examination; however, in the interim, the City advertised and announced the examination was open to all qualified candidates; as of this date, the City has received 22 applications from qualified candidates. The City Manager said further that since we have advertised, and have 22 applications, he would recommend an open examination be held. Moved by Pinson, in favor of an open examination. The Mayor said it is open. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Waters, the meeting be closed. Carried by unanimous vote. The meeting closed at 10:16 p.m. C. y Clerk City of Nati nal City, California The foregoing minutes were approved by the City Council of National City at the regular meeting of February 27, 1973. No Corrections X I Corrections as noted below Paragraph 5, page 187: "Moved by Morgan, seconded by Wa4e*s Reid," Mayor,' City (f 'National City, California 2/20/73